Prior to his appointment at USA, Starling served as a photographer and videographer for Alabama Media Group in Mobile. Previously, Starling served as chief of the photography department at the Mobile Press-Register, as well as a staff photographer for both the Mobile Press-Register and The Mississippi Press in Pascagoula, Miss.

Starling has received numerous awards for his photographic images, including first place for Best Sports Photo from the 2011 Alabama Press Association Better Newspaper Contest; first place for Best Spot News Photo from the 2005 Alabama Press Association Better Newspaper Contest; first place for Best Feature Photo from the 2003 Alabama Press Association Better Newspaper Contest; and first place for Best Photography Portfolio from the 2001 National Headliners Awards.

Starling studied at the University of Maryland in Zwiebruken, Germany, and at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He can be reached at bstarling@usouthal.edu and his office is located in Mastin 201.